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Where are potatoes from and and why they so popular?
potatoes are from England and are a delicacy in Ireland.
Does Ireland still grow potatoes?
First of all, they grow very well in Ireland, so they are easily available. Then, they are very versatile. They can be cooked in many different ways, like boiled, roasted, fried, grilled etc. They can be served in many different ways. They go well with many different foods. They are very filling, so they are a good food to eat. So for these and many other reasons, people in Ireland like potatoes.
Why is potatos the most popular food in Ireland?
Potatoes are the most important artifact and food in Ireland. They eat potatoes at home. They have tales about them in the great potato. Just to say, potatoes is a very important food in Ireland. It's hard to grow stuff in Ireland. It can make people sick.
Is Ireland known for potato farming?
Many people associate Ireland with potatoes and lots of potatoes are grown there, so some people do associate it with potato farming. However, other types of farming are much more important, such as dairy and beef.
How did potatoes almost destroy the Irish?
There was a famine in Ireland starting in the middle of the 1840s, which was caused by potato blight destroying potatoes. Potatoes formed a major part of the diet of Irish people, so when the famine struck, many Irish people died and many emigrated. Even today, the population of Ireland has not reached the level it was before the famine.
Do potatoes grow in Ireland?
Ireland has a wide range of crops, as agriculture is a major part of Ireland's economy. Various grains, like wheat and barley, are common. Many vegetables like potatoes, sprouts, cabbages, cauliflowers, carrots and turnips, amongst others, are very common. A lot of fruits like apples, plums, pears and various berries are grown in Ireland. Sugar beet was common, but not so much now.
Which potato did not come from Ireland?
Potatoes were brought back to Ireland and the rest of Europe from the "New World", South America, upon their discovery by European explorers. Potatoes were not found anywhere in Europe, Asia or Africa until they were imported. Ireland became dependent on potatoes after their importation to Europe largely because it was a poor country and potatoes grow quickly and easily in many different climates.
Why is bread such a common food in France?
Same reason potatoes were so common in Ireland, I suppose!
Why do the Irish like potatoes so much?
First, potatoes grow very well in Ireland, so a lot can be grown and used. Then, the potato is very versatile. It can be cooked and served in many ways like boiled, roasted, mashed, fried etc. It goes with a wide range of other foods. With such a widely available food being able to be served in so many ways, they are going to be used a lot. That is why they are so popular in Ireland.
What are some traditions or customs of Ireland?
Well, The Irish MAKE LOTS of food with potatoes because they have so many! One is Farming Potatoes and the other is when a boy is 20 years old he gets the key to the house. Check them out at the related link.
What is a favourite food in Ireland?
There are lots of popular foods in Ireland, both dishes from Ireland and from other countries. People eat Chinese, Italian, French, Indian etc. Ireland is always associated with things like potatoes and beef and Irish stew, and people do eat those things too. So there are many favourite foods in Ireland.
How do potatoes get to Ireland?
Well, as suprising as it may be, potatoes are actually grown there, not brought in. I appreciate your asking this question because it takes a lot of courage to ask something so mindless :)
